Nanotechnology embedded in football helmets gives real-time results (w/video)

November 7, 2013

Concussions in college and professional football are under the microscope more than ever these days, but they don’t seem to be slowing down in frequency. Nearly every game produces an incident where a player suffers “concussion-like symptoms.” According to the CDC, more than 1.6 million sports-related concussions happen annually, with football being the sport with the highest concussion risk. While the NFL and NCAA are trying to address the mounting concerns, BYU student Jake Merrell is developing technology that may change the concussion game. (Nanowerk)